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11-night The Coastal Express – Bergen to Kirkenes and Back

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MS Midnatsol
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  • Hurtigruten: MS Midnatsol
  • |
  • July 26, 2025

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Bergen
    | Sat Jul 26, 2025
    | Depart 8:00 PM
  2. Day 2
    Floro
    | Sun Jul 27, 2025
    | 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
  3. Day 3
    Maloy
    | Sun Jul 27, 2025
    | 5:00 AM - 5:00 AM
  4. Day 4
    Torvik
    | Sun Jul 27, 2025
    | 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  5. Day 5
    Alesund
    | Sun Jul 27, 2025
    | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  6. Day 6
    Molde
    | Sun Jul 27, 2025
    | 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  7. Day 7
    Kristiansund
    | Mon Jul 28, 2025
    | 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
  8. Day 8
    Trondheim
    | Mon Jul 28, 2025
    | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  9. Day 9
    Rorvik
    | Mon Jul 28, 2025
    | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  10. Day 10
    Bronnoysund
    | Tue Jul 29, 2025
    | 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM
  11. Day 11
    Sandnessjoen
    | Tue Jul 29, 2025
    | 4:00 AM - 4:00 AM
  12. Day 12
    Nesna
    | Tue Jul 29, 2025
    | 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  13. Day 13
    Ornes
    | Tue Jul 29, 2025
    | 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  14. Day 14
    Bodo
    | Tue Jul 29, 2025
    | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  15. Day 15
    Stamsund
    | Tue Jul 29, 2025
    | 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  16. Day 16
    Svolvaer
    | Tue Jul 29, 2025
    | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  17. Day 17
    Stokmarknes
    | Wed Jul 30, 2025
    | 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM
  18. Day 18
    Sortland
    | Wed Jul 30, 2025
    | 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
  19. Day 19
    Risoyhamn
    | Wed Jul 30, 2025
    | 4:00 AM - 4:00 AM
  20. Day 20
    Harstad
    | Wed Jul 30, 2025
    | 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
  21. Day 21
    Finnsnes
    | Wed Jul 30, 2025
    | 11:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  22. Day 22
    Tromso
    | Wed Jul 30, 2025
    | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  23. Day 23
    Skjervoy
    | Wed Jul 30, 2025
    | 10:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  24. Day 24
    Oksfjord
    | Thu Jul 31, 2025
    | 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
  25. Day 25
    Hammerfest
    | Thu Jul 31, 2025
    | 5:00 AM - 5:00 AM
  26. Day 26
    Havoysund
    | Thu Jul 31, 2025
    | 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  27. Day 27
    Honningsvag
    | Thu Jul 31, 2025
    | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  28. Day 28
    Kjollefjord
    | Thu Jul 31, 2025
    | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  29. Day 29
    Mehamn
    | Thu Jul 31, 2025
    | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  30. Day 30
    Berlevag
    | Thu Jul 31, 2025
    | 10:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  31. Day 31
    Batsfjord
    | Fri Aug 1, 2025
  32. Day 32
    Vardoe
    | Fri Aug 1, 2025
    | 3:00 AM - 3:00 AM
  33. Day 33
    Vadso
    | Fri Aug 1, 2025
    | 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
  34. Day 34
    Kirkenes
    | Fri Aug 1, 2025
    | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  35. Day 35
    Vardoe
    | Fri Aug 1, 2025
    | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  36. Day 36
    Batsfjord
    | Fri Aug 1, 2025
    | 8:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  37. Day 37
    Berlevag
    | Fri Aug 1, 2025
    | 10:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  38. Day 38
    Mehamn
    | Sat Aug 2, 2025
    | 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM
  39. Day 39
    Kjollefjord
    | Sat Aug 2, 2025
    | 3:00 AM - 3:00 AM
  40. Day 40
    Honningsvag
    | Sat Aug 2, 2025
    | 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  41. Day 41
    Havoysund
    | Sat Aug 2, 2025
    | 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  42. Day 42
    Hammerfest
    | Sat Aug 2, 2025
    | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  43. Day 43
    Oksfjord
    | Sat Aug 2, 2025
    | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  44. Day 44
    Skjervoy
    | Sat Aug 2, 2025
    | 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  45. Day 45
    Tromso
    | Sat Aug 2, 2025
    | Arrive 11:00 PM
  46. Day 46
    Tromso
    | Sun Aug 3, 2025
    | Depart 1:00 AM
  47. Day 47
    Finnsnes
    | Sun Aug 3, 2025
    | 4:00 AM - 4:00 AM
  48. Day 48
    Harstad
    | Sun Aug 3, 2025
    | 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  49. Day 49
    Risoyhamn
    | Sun Aug 3, 2025
    | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  50. Day 50
    Sortland
    | Sun Aug 3, 2025
    | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  51. Day 51
    Stokmarknes
    | Sun Aug 3, 2025
    | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  52. Day 52
    Svolvaer
    | Sun Aug 3, 2025
    | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  53. Day 53
    Stamsund
    | Sun Aug 3, 2025
    | 10:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  54. Day 54
    Bodo
    | Mon Aug 4, 2025
    | 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
  55. Day 55
    Ornes
    | Mon Aug 4, 2025
    | 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  56. Day 56
    Nesna
    | Mon Aug 4, 2025
    | 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  57. Day 57
    Sandnessjoen
    | Mon Aug 4, 2025
    | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  58. Day 58
    Bronnoysund
    | Mon Aug 4, 2025
    | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  59. Day 59
    Rorvik
    | Mon Aug 4, 2025
    | 9:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  60. Day 60
    Trondheim
    | Tue Aug 5, 2025
    | 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  61. Day 61
    Kristiansund
    | Tue Aug 5, 2025
    | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  62. Day 62
    Molde
    | Tue Aug 5, 2025
    | 9:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  63. Day 63
    Alesund
    | Wed Aug 6, 2025
    | Depart 1:00 AM
  64. Day 64
    Torvik
    | Wed Aug 6, 2025
    | 2:00 AM - 2:00 AM
  65. Day 65
    Maloy
    | Wed Aug 6, 2025
    | 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  66. Day 66
    Floro
    | Wed Aug 6, 2025
    | 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  67. Day 67
    Bergen
    | Wed Aug 6, 2025
    | Arrive 2:00 PM
Sailing Features
  • 11 Nights
  • Jul 26, 2025 / Aug 6, 2025
  • Bergen
  • Bergen
  • MS Midnatsol
Bonus Offers
Exclusive Amenities Available:
  • 1200NOK per Couple Shipboard Credit

Suites

Choose the perfect room for you
Inside
Oceanview
Suite
Inside
Inside Stateroom

Size approximately: 9 - 14 m2. These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the middle or upper decks have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. All cabins have private bathrooms.

Inside
Inside Stateroom

Size approximately: 9 - 14 m2. These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the middle or upper decks have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. All cabins have private bathrooms.

Inside
Inside Stateroom

These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to four people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. All cabins have private bathrooms.

Inside
Polar Inside Stateroom

Polar Inside: Unspecified inside cabin. Situated on upper/middle/lower decks.

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MS Midnatsol cruise ship

Hurtigruten:   MS Midnatsol

One of the best-known ships, MS Midnatsol is named after the Midnight Sun, the phenomenon that occurs in northern Norway every summer when the sun doesn’t set for 24 hours.

The décor on board is inspired by Norway’s stunning nature, reflected in many of the pieces of Norwegian modern art on board. Her bright interiors are appointed in a classic Art Deco style. Colours are inspired by the Midnight Sun, allowing you to relax in warm vibes every day of the year.
  • Registry:
    Norway
  • Year built:
    Apr-2003
  • Gross tonnage:
    16,151
  • Beam:
    71 ft (21.5 m)
  • Maximum Speed:
    18 knots
  • Ship Length:
    445 ft (135.8 m)
  • Passenger Capacity:
    970
  • Crew Nationality:
    Norwegian
  • Officer's Nationality:
    Norwegian
  • Number of Decks:
    7
  • Dining / Restaurants:
    Yes
  • Jacuzzi:
    Yes
  • Bars / Lounges:
    Yes
  • Fitness Center:
    Yes
  • Lounge:
    Yes
  • Staterooms / Suites:
    Yes
  • Wi - Fi:
    Yes
  • Wheelchair Accessible:
    Yes

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